Netflix took a closer look at 2022 and published a clear snapshot of the year’s most watched films and series. The ranking counted the total hours viewed by subscribers, offering a true measure of what captured audiences across the platform that year.
In English language cinema, the top films that drew large audiences included The Gray Man, The Adam Project, and Purple Hearts. Among non English language titles, Troll, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Black Crab led the pack, proving that international films continued to attract robust viewership on Netflix.
When it comes to TV series, the conclusion is straightforward. The most watched seasons of the year included Stranger Things, Wednesday, and The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Yet the most successful non English speaking series were We Are All Dead, Unusual Lawyer, and Stolen Heart, demonstrating Netflix wide appeal across languages and genres.
Prior to these findings, Metacritic released its own evaluations, highlighting the best series and awarding the discipline with a broader view of quality in both streaming and gaming spaces. These industry summaries help audiences gauge what to watch next and compare trends across platforms.
Meanwhile, a broad audience engagement effort was underway with a nationwide vote. Users were invited to cast opinions on their favorite games as well as films and cosplay. The initiative encouraged community participation and helped surface diverse tastes while showcasing the platform as a hub for fan culture and interactive experiences.
This year also featured several notable movement in awards and critical reception, underscoring Netflix role in shaping viewing habits across North America. The data underscores how viewers in Canada and the United States gravitate toward a mix of blockbuster action, high-concept sci fi, and deeply personal storytelling, alongside regional language series that prove the platform’s global reach.
Citations for these results come from the aggregate analyses of major entertainment outlets and industry trackers, which provide context for how streaming choices align with broader trends in media consumption. It is clear that the appetite for bingeable narratives continues to grow, and Netflix remains a central source for discovering both familiar favorites and new voices.
The overall picture for 2022 demonstrates that audiences want stories with scale, emotional resonance, and authenticity. The platform’s ability to surface a wide spectrum of titles from different languages and cultures helped define a year of distinctive programming that appealed to a diverse audience pool across North America.